I'm a software engineer with a focus on frontend development and UI/UX design. I thrive on turning complex problems into clean, accessible interfaces using React/Next, Vue/Nuxt, Tailwind CSS, Python, and PHP. I've built complete web applications for clients such as the U.S. Space and Air Forces, NOAA, and USDA, delivering performant, user-friendly experiences. I have led UI teams, defined development pipelines, and created user-centric designs that improve engagement while adhering to WCAG guidelines. I enjoy collaborating with data scientists and designers to ship reliable, scalable software on time. I have decades of enterprise level experience and enjoy mentoring junior programmers, I do have a wierd background that has helped me to excel in visual design and development. Before I became a software professional, I was a Guild television director/editor/motion graphics designer in Hollywood, CA. I invented a popular audio/video editing system and changed my direction. I am a classicly trained in the upright bass and enjoy playing music with others.…

Norman Strassner

I'm a software engineer with a focus on frontend development and UI/UX design. I thrive on turning complex problems into clean, accessible interfaces using React/Next, Vue/Nuxt, Tailwind CSS, Python, and PHP. I've built complete web applications for clients such as the U.S. Space and Air Forces, NOAA, and USDA, delivering performant, user-friendly experiences. I have led UI teams, defined development pipelines, and created user-centric designs that improve engagement while adhering to WCAG guidelines. I enjoy collaborating with data scientists and designers to ship reliable, scalable software on time. I have decades of enterprise level experience and enjoy mentoring junior programmers, I do have a wierd background that has helped me to excel in visual design and development. Before I became a software professional, I was a Guild television director/editor/motion graphics designer in Hollywood, CA. I invented a popular audio/video editing system and changed my direction. I am a classicly trained in the upright bass and enjoy playing music with others.…

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I’m a software engineer with a focus on frontend development and UI/UX design. I thrive on turning complex problems into clean, accessible interfaces using React/Next, Vue/Nuxt, Tailwind CSS, Python, and PHP. I’ve built complete web applications for clients such as the U.S. Space and Air Forces, NOAA, and USDA, delivering performant, user-friendly experiences.

I have led UI teams, defined development pipelines, and created user-centric designs that improve engagement while adhering to WCAG guidelines. I enjoy collaborating with data scientists and designers to ship reliable, scalable software on time.

I have decades of enterprise level experience and enjoy mentoring junior programmers,

I do have a wierd background that has helped me to excel in visual design and development. Before I became a software professional, I was a Guild television director/editor/motion graphics designer in Hollywood, CA. I invented a popular audio/video editing system and changed my direction.

I am a classicly trained in the upright bass and enjoy playing music with others.

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Skills

Experience Level

Vue.js
Expert
Node.js
Expert
Figma
Expert
CSS
Expert
JavaScript
Expert
Python
Expert
Kubernetes
Expert
HTML5
Expert
GitHub
Expert
Docker
Expert
React JS
Expert
Tailwind
Expert
UI
Expert
Web Design
Expert
Aurelia
Expert
Adobe Photoshop
Expert
Product Design
Expert
PHP
Expert
TypeScript
Expert
jQuery
Expert
Jira
Expert
Adobe XD
Expert
Adobe Illustrator
Expert
MongoDB
Expert
MySQL
Expert
GraphQL
Expert
Drupal
Expert
Django
Expert
SQL
Expert
XML
Expert
AWS
Expert
Bootstrap
Expert
API
Expert
PostgreSQL
Intermediate
Azure
Intermediate
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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Software Engineer, UI/UX at ASRCFederal
April 1, 2025 - September 29, 2025
Delivered a fully functional application to the client under a Raytheon contract. Collaborated with data scientists and hydrologists to develop visual data solutions. Created wireframes using Figma and designed a complete web application for NOAA. Directed UI programmers to implement all required features. Utilized Nuxt/Vue and structured pages with Tailwind CSS. Employed Python/Django, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
Owner and UI/UX Consultant at Strassner Media, LLC
March 1, 2024 - September 29, 2025
Consulted for businesses and individuals on UI/UX strategies. Designed intuitive user interfaces and interactive experiences across digital platforms. Created visually appealing graphics and illustrations for both print and digital media. Enhanced user engagement through tailored design solutions. Improved client satisfaction with streamlined digital experiences. Delivered projects under budget and ahead of deadlines.
UI/UX Designer & Developer at TACTIS, LLC
July 1, 2023 - September 29, 2025
Contracted to Peraton and designed and implemented applications for U.S. Space Force and Air Force. Developed tools for reporting anomalistic situations impacting commercial and military satellites. Created innovative solutions to enhance throughput and optimize code quality. Tested with Jest and VITest, and utilized React/Next, Tailwind CSS for efficient development. Drove application development for classified and unclassified reporting. Championed RAD development methodologies and improved code quality.
UI/UX Consultant at Ace Info Solutions
February 1, 2022 - September 29, 2025
Evaluated USDA APHIS field applications for current suitability. Conducted stakeholder interviews to identify software weaknesses. Delivered in-depth briefs and reports outlining UX strengths and weaknesses. Assessed web and mobile IPHIS software, concluding no changes necessary for existing field software.
UI/UX Specialist and Website Designer at Quarter, Inc.
October 1, 2021 - September 29, 2025
Designed and implemented secure web applications for personal financial data management. Developed the initial corporate website and mobile application to enhance user experience. Established procedures to secure private data collected from applications. Ensured compliance with security standards and improved user engagement.
UI/UX Consultant and Full Stack Programmer at Strassner Media, LLC
April 1, 2020 - September 29, 2025
Guided mid-sized corporations in web presence and complex web application design. Developed and implemented websites using Drupal CMS (versions 7, 8, 9) for enterprise clients. Crafted public and private web applications using single-page application frameworks. Created backend software APIs with PHP. Advised on UI/UX best practices and optimized performance.
UX/UI Designer & Developer at Capitalize Network
August 1, 2019 - September 29, 2025
Designed and developed complex web applications for secure document processing. Implemented data input and output remediation using Aurelia and Node.js. Created secure access for document storage leveraging Java backend. Managed local coding on PC and Mac with remote builds on Linux.
Senior Programmer, UI/UX at Sequence Logic
April 1, 2018 - September 29, 2025
Designed and developed complex web applications for secure document processing. Collaborated with QA to create user-friendly designs. Used Balsamiq for wireframe modifications and coded locally with remote builds on Linux. Employed PHP for backend and developed APIs for HTML5 graphics; enhanced OCR data verification. Ensured secure document access from Java backend for remediation.
Programmer & Designer at Aljex Software
September 1, 2016 - September 29, 2025
Developed and maintained custom SaaS systems and trucking logistics software using proprietary databases and web technologies. Built backend REST API integrations in Python and PHP for major clients. Designed front-end applications in JavaScript/jQuery and added new functionalities to existing systems. Focused on real-time container tracking and improved user experiences.
Senior Software Engineer, UI/UX at ASRCFederal and Raytheon
April 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Collaborated with data scientists and hydrologists to deliver visual solutions for data input/output. Designed a comprehensive NOAA Office of Water Prediction web application and led a team of UI programmers. Created all pages with Tailwind CSS, implemented Python/Django, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines, and produced wireframes in Figma.
Owner and UI/UX Consultant at Strassner Media, LLC
March 1, 2024 - March 1, 2024
Designed engaging, aesthetically pleasing websites using modern web technologies. Conducted user research to understand audience behavior, translated insights into intuitive interfaces and interactive experiences, and produced graphics for print and digital media.
UI/UX Designer/Developer at Tactis, LLC contracted to Peraton
July 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023
Designed and validated software applications for the USAF and USSF; developed tools for classified and unclassified reporting of anomalistic situations affecting satellite vehicles. Implemented NodeJS, Tailwind CSS, Jest, and Vitest; promoted Rapid Application Development (RAD) methodologies to accelerate delivery.
UI/UX Consultant at Ace Info Solutions contracted to the USDA
February 1, 2022 - February 1, 2022
Evaluated design for ten-year-old USDA APHIS field applications for usability; produced briefs detailing UX strengths and weaknesses. Conducted stakeholder interviews to identify deficiencies and assessed the USDA web/mobile IPHIS architecture.
UI/UX Specialist and Website Designer at Quarter, Inc.
October 1, 2021 - October 1, 2021
Designed and implemented secure web applications to manage personal financial data; built the initial corporate website and mobile application for Quarter, Inc.; instituted procedures to secure private data extracted from applications.
UI/UX Consultant at Strassner Media, LLC
April 1, 2020 - April 1, 2020
Provided strategic guidance to mid-sized corporations in developing their online presence and complex web applications. Crafted and executed Drupal-based websites (versions 7, 8, and 9) for enterprise clients. Built both private and public-facing web apps using SPA frameworks and PHP backends.
UX/UI Designer/Developer at Capitalize Network
August 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019
Produced intricate web applications and front ends for secure document processing backends using Aurelia, Node.js, and related tools. Integrated front-end with a Java backend; conducted local development on PC/Mac and managed remote builds on Linux; used AGILE practices.
Senior Programmer/UI/UX at Sequence Logic
April 1, 2018 - April 1, 2018
Designed and built complex web apps for secure document processing, combining plain JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX, and JSP/HTML/CSS. Created HTML5 graphics APIs for OCR data verification; collaborated with QA; used Balsamiq for wireframes; AGILE development.
Programmer/Designer at Aljex Software
September 1, 2016 - September 1, 2016
Developed and maintained SaaS trucking logistics software using JavaScript/jQuery/HTML/CSS/PHP. Built REST API integrations in Python and PHP; developed trucking apps with real-time container tracking; enhanced client UX with front-end features.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at University of Colorado, Boulder
January 11, 2030 - September 29, 2025

Qualifications

Public Trust Security Clearance
January 11, 2030 - September 29, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Government, Other
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    Here is what they said about my work:
     Thank you for everything you’ve brought to the program over the past year. Your creativity, dedication, and thoughtful approach to UX have had a real and lasting impact on thengenCERF application. The clean design and intuitive experience reflect your vision, and you’re leaving behind a solid, maintainable UI foundation that will continue to benefit the team long after your departure. I especially appreciate the pride and ownership you’ve shown, even under the usual constraints of budget and bandwidth. It’s been a pleasure working with you, and your contributions will be felt in every future demo, review, and user interaction with the tool. Shevy Greene, CEO

     Just wanted to say a big thanks for all the effort and dedication you brought to the NGWPC Program. You’ve played a key role, and the application you and the team built is something we’re all really proud of. Melanie Moss, Product Manager

     It was absolute pleasure working with you. You’ve been the anchor in shaping up the UI from ground zero. Thank you for all your support and efforts over a year. Connect me on LinkedIn and I can endorse you accordingly. Good luck with all your new endeavors and adventures! Ravi Veeramachaneni, Project Director